Thursday, April 8, 2010

New Dinnerware Patterns for Spring from Gien France

Gien, a French tabletop company, has been an LCR staple for the last 20 years. The line carries products ranging from everyday dinnerware and serving pieces to table linens to decorative home accessories, all made and hand painted in an earthenware factory in France. Throughout the years, Gien has remained a popular dinnerware and bridal registry line in our shop.

With the introduction of Gien’s two newest dinnerware patterns, Ronde D’Orient and Sultana, comes a fresh new look for spring. The Ronde D’Orient pattern, inspired by the Ottoman period and the Turkish faience works of Iznik, combines vibrant shades of orange, navy blue, and green- a combination of neutral and bold colors that is currently trending in the world of interior design. The Ronde D’Orient collection consists of dinnerware, serving pieces and bakers, along with coordinating napkins and tablecloths. To really highlight this dinnerware on a tabletop, we suggest using a dinner plate from the collection with a vibrant solid orange charger, or adding two or three of Gien’s new Bougeoirs Mille candlesticks in Terracotta or Blue.

Gien also introduced the Sultana collection, inspired by oriental costume and the palaces of the oriental sultans. The hand painted lacework and floral design in shades of orange, lilac, and turquoise give this pattern a feminine and romantic touch. With its combination of warm and cool tones and delicate detail, Sultana is the perfect pattern for those wishing to give their dinnerware collection a fresh new makeover. A Sultana dinner plate will really pop off a navy blue charger, and using other tabletop accessories in darker shades of blue work well with this collection.

Whether you are looking to refresh your current dinnerware collection, or starting your first one, Gien earthenware is an ideal choice for the everyday. With many other patterns in both contemporary and traditional styles influenced by European style, Gien is sure to have a pattern to suit your taste.